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John Barnes — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Calhoun-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this John Barnes across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Calhoun-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1925), then head of a 13-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1925
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Calhoun-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Barnes |
| Given Name | John R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Albion City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Calhoun |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Albion City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
13 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barnes | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Margaret Barnes | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Betty Barnes | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Dorothy Barnes | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Mary Barnes | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Charles Barnes | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Eleanore Barnes | Other | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| William Barnes | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Norman Barnes | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| John Barnes | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Eugene Barnes | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| James Barnes | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Bessie Barnes | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1930
Calhoun, Michigan
Son, age 5
Calhoun, Michigan · implied b. ~1925 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barnes |
| Given Name | John R. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Calhoun-County, Michigan
Son, age 15
Calhoun-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1925 — 13 household members
| Surname | Barnes |
| Given Name | John R. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Albion City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Calhoun |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links John Barnes across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Barnes
Son · 1940 · age 15 · b. ~1925 · Michigan
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Sibling
Margaret Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Norman Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Franklin Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dorothy Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eugene Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Barnes
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Calhoun-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Calhoun-County, Michigan
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01735-00105)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floyd @ Bruce | 58 | Head | Steward | Michigan |
| 2 | Augusta Bruce | 61 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 3 | Frederick Bruce | 22 | Son | Machinist | New York |
| 4 | James Palus | 24 | Lodger | Owner | New York |
| 5 | Pete Palus | 23 | Lodger | Partner | New York |
| 6 | Arthur Williams | 44 | Lodger | Set Up Man | Canada |
| 7 | Carol Burns | 29 | Lodger | Beauty Shop Operator | Michigan |
| 8 | Russell Steffe | 38 | Head | Service Station Attendant | Michigan |
| 9 | Hattie @ Steffe | 37 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Pauline Steffe | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 11 | Eleanore Steffe | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 12 | William Gibson | 31 | Head | Food Inspector | Michigan |
| 13 | Leone @ Gibson | 28 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Charles Ab. Barnes | 48 | Head | Elect. Plater | Indiana |
| 15 | Bessie @ Barnes | 43 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 16 | James Barnes | 24 | Son | Painter | Indiana |
| 17 | Eleanore Barnes | 23 | In-law | — | Michigan |
| 18 | William Barnes | 21 | Son | Messenger | Indiana |
| 19 | Eugene Barnes | 19 | Son | Helper | Indiana |
| 20 | Mary Jane Barnes | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 21 | John R. Barnes THIS PERSON | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Norman Barnes | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Dorothy Barnes | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Betty Lou Barnes | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Margaret Barnes | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Franklin J. Barnes | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 27 | John Stridulis | 36 | Head | Molder | Lithuania |
| 28 | Ella @ Stridulis | 29 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 29 | John C. Stridulis | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Mary Ellen Stridulis | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Harry Bracy | 22 | Head | Clerk | Michigan |
| 32 | Lula Mae @ Bracy | 19 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 33 | Harry M. Bracy | 0 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Silvie Peace | 54 | Head | Painter | Missouri |
| 35 | Mae @ Peace | 44 | Wife | Helper | Missouri |
| 36 | Sherman Peace | 24 | Son | Molder | Missouri |
| 37 | Ronald Peace | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Clarence Hammond | 21 | Head | Mechanic | Michigan |
| 39 | Helen @ Hammond | 22 | Wife | — | Michigan |
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About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1940 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)